Operacion y Mantenimiento Manual

GEBJ1156-02
05-2014
Operation and
maintenance manual
CWT Tiltable ConnectOmaat Quick
Coupler System
NOTE
Illustrations may deviate from your actual product model
NOT in SIS Produced by CWTS-EAME

Copyright Caterpillar Work Tools B.V.
All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction
to third parties in any form whatever is not permitted
without written authority from the proprietor.
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DEAR USER,
CATERPILLAR's tiltable Connectomaat quick coupler system (CWT series) is a

multifunctional tool carrier for excavators. The tiltable Connectomaat is deliverable in
a mechanical or a hydraulic version. With both versions attachments can be exchanged
quickly and easily.
You are urgently requested to read the operating manual and to carefully execute the
instructions when working with the equipment.
CATERPILLAR products bear the CE mark and comply with all the relevant EC safety
requirements. However, it remains necessary to make sure that the safety
requirements are met for all operations, maintenance or repair works. This refers to the
safety regulations mentioned in this book, in the operating manual of the machine and
in the local safety regulations valid for the area in which the product is being used,
maintained or repaired.
Modifying the product is only allowed with the permission of CATERPILLAR!

Only then the warranty conditions and CE liability apply.
Warnings
Only qualified persons are permitted to operate the excavator with the tiltable
Connectomaat fitted to it.
Prevent unsafe work situations. Keep your limbs from moving parts.
Make sure there are no persons within reach of the excavator with the Tiltable
Connectomaat fitted to it.
Maintenance or repair jobs can only be carried out by well qualified technical
personnel.
Stop the engine before starting maintenance or repair operations. Make sure the
safety precautions are met!
Defective parts must be replaced by original CATERPILLAR parts.
In this product mineral oil is used. When applying other types of hydraulic oil
problems may arise. In case of questions, first contact your supplier.
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Warranty and service
The warranty obligation of the supplier depends on the correct installation of the
product. Check the working pressure of your machine first. Should there be any
questions, contact your supplier.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, the terms of warranty drawn up by ORGALIME in the
publication of October 1992 apply to this product. Some of the clauses from these
terms can be found at the back of this book.
CATERPILLAR is continually improving its products. It reserves the right to change its
products without prior notice.
Apart from supplying a complete range of wrecking tools and other equipment
CATERPILLAR can also supply the following services:
- supplying (spare) parts for the equipment.
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CONTENTS
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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 4
2. HOISTING THE TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT ................................................................................ 6
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................. 7

3.1 TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT MODELS .................................................................................................. 8
3.2 OPTIONS AND IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 9
3.3 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 TORQUES FOR CONNECTOMAAT (TYPE D) ....................................................................................... 11
3.5 TORQUES FOR CONNECTOMAAT (TYPE H) ........................................................................................ 12
3.6 DETERMINING THE CORRECT COMBINATION OF EXCAVATOR AND ATTACHMENT ...................................... 13
4. INSTALLING THE TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT .......................................................................... 15
4.1 HYDRAULIC TIP OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.1 Hydraulic connection points for tip operation ....................................................................... 16
4.2 HYDRAULIC KEY OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Hydraulic connections for the key operation ....................................................................... 18
4.3 MOUNTING THE TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT ON THE EXCAVATOR ....................................................... 18
4.4 MOUNTING THE KEY CONTROL SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 19
4.5 BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 20
5. OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COUPLING ................................................................................................... 22
5.2 COUPLING THE ATTACHMENT................................................................................................................ 22
5.3 UNCOUPLING THE ATTACHMENT............................................................................................................ 25
5.4 LIFTING YOKE ..................................................................................................................................... 27
6. DISMOUNTING THE TILTABLE CONNECT'O'MAAT FROM THE EXCAVATOR .............................. 29
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR............................................................................................................... 31

7.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 DAILY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 33
7.3 MAINTENANCE AFTER 200 HOURS OF OPERATION ................................................................................ 34
7.4 WELDING THE TILTABLE CONNECT'O'MAAT .......................................................................................... 35
7.5 TORQUE SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 35
8. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 36
9. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 37
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................... 39
WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 39

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1. Product identification
Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. Sigarenmakerstraat 9 NL-5232 BJ s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands
ITEM No. / MODEL : /

SERIAL No. : YEAR :
CUSTOMER No. : MASS [kg] :
G.E.T SIZE : VOLUME [m] :
MAX LOAD TORQUE [kgm] : p max. [bar] :
MACHINE TYPE : VOLTAGE [V] :
Type label of the tiltable Connectomaat
a. tiltable Connectomaat type :............................
b. serial number :...........................
c. year of manufacture :...........................
e. mass [kg] :...........................
The CE mark is located on the identification plate.

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1.1 Dimensions
The dimensions given in the table are the standard dimensions for the tiltable
Connectomaat.
T1 : .....................
T2 : .....................
T3 : .....................
Figure 1.1.1.
type b [mm] c1 [mm] l [mm]

CWT 20 550 475 475
CWT 30 550 490 475
CWT 30 S 420 530 475
CWT 40 550 490 475
CWT 45 S 550 645 570
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The distance C for excavation machine-dependent suspension plates depends on the excavator mounting

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2. Hoisting the tiltable Connectomaat
Hoist the tiltable Connect'o'maat with the aid of two hoist slings. Pull the hoist sling
through the hole of the Tiltable Connect'o'maat adapter plate (opening for cylinder). Do
this for both adapter plates. See also fig. 2.1.
Check the lifting capacity of the lifting strap. The weight of the tiltable Connect'o'maat
is shown on the type plate and in Chapter 1 of this manual.
If the tiltable Connect'o'maat is provided with excavation machine-dependent suspension

plates, then hoist the tiltable Connect'o'maat on the two uppermost eyes.
Careful: It is not permitted to pull a steel cable or steel chain through the eyes, or to
attach it to the hooks. This would damage the hooks or eyes.
Figure 2.1.

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3. Product overview and technical data
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3.1 TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT MODELS .................................................................................................. 8

3.2 OPTIONS AND IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 9
3.3 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 TORQUES FOR CONNECTOMAAT (TYPE D) ....................................................................................... 11
3.5 TORQUES FOR CONNECTOMAAT (TYPE H) ........................................................................................ 12
3.6 DETERMINING THE CORRECT COMBINATION OF EXCAVATOR AND ATTACHMENT ...................................... 13

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3.1 Tiltable Connectomaat models
The tiltable Connect'o'maat quick exchange system makes it possible to easily fasten
a wide range of pieces of equipment to the excavation machine. The CWT was
designed for light excavation work such as finishing and smoothing the ground. The
CWT must not be used for demolition and/or heavy excavation work The tiltable
Connect'o'maat is fastened to the excavation machine.
The piece of equipment which is provided with tiltable Connect'o'maat adapter plates
is hung on the axle tubs of the tiltable Connect'o'maat. This piece of equipment is fixed
to the tiltable Connect'o'maat with a key.
The tiltable Connect'o'maat is available in two versions. One version with a hydraulic
key operation, type H, and one version with a manually key operation with spindle
fastening, type D.
The CWT-20 is made with 1 cylinder for the tip function. The CWT-30/40/45 is made with 2
cylinders for the tip function.
For the names of the most important tiltable Connect'o'maat parts see figure 3.1.1.
A = CWT 20 B = CWT 30/40/45
Figure 3.1.1. 1. cylinder for tip function 5. front axle

2. tip frame 6. suspension plate
3. hinge 7. rear axle
4. tiltable Connectomaat 8. key

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3.2 Options and identification
Meaning of the tiltable Connectomaat type identification:
Example: CWT-20S H N
lifting yoke
wedge control
class
class: Indication of the excavators for which the tiltable

Connectomaat has been designed. Type S:
small model
wedge control: H : hydraulic

D : manually, with spindle mounting
lifting yoke: N : no lifting yoke

1 : fitted with lifting yoke

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3.3 Technical data
CWT 20 CWT 30 CWT 30 S CWT 40 CWT 45 S

1
maximum permissible load
6000 10500 10500 13750 20000
[kgm]
2
hydraulic wedge control
p max. [bar] 350 350 350 350 350
p min. [bar] 150 150 150 150 150
connection to DIN 3853 8S 8S 8S 8S 8S
swivel angle 2 x 40 2 x 40 2 x 40 2 x 40 2 x 40
hydraulic tipping
p max. [bar] 350 350 350 350 350
q max. [l/min] 50 50 50 50 50
connection to DIN 3853 12 S 12 S 12 S 12 S 12 S
excavator weight [tons] 7 - 17 15 - 21 15 - 21 21 - 32 27 - 42
The weight of the tiltable Connect'o'maat is shown on the type plate and given in Chapter 1 of this manual.
1
Including operating load on the coupled attachment (see Figure 3.3.1).
2
Only applicable for the tiltable Connect'o'maat with hydraulic wedge control.
Note: The specified maximal acceptable load moment applies when the tiltable
Connect'o'maat is used on a flat and sturdy surface. For all other uses,
consideration must be taken of a reduced stability. See also chapter 5.1.
Figure 3.3.1. G = total weight of attachment including operating load

L = distance between pivot axes of the tiltable Connect'o'maat and the
operating load

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3.4 Torques for Connectomaat (type D)
In the Connectomaat with manual key operation with spindle fastening (model D) the
bolts (see illustration 3.4.1) must be tightened with the torques as per the table below.
Torques [Nm]
Posnr CWT 05 CWT 10 CWT 20/30/40 (S) CWT 45 (S) CWT 55 (S)
1. 8510 11010 25025 36035 36035
2. 8510 11010 25025 36035 36035
3. 8510 8510 29530 58060 58060
4. 253 424 14515 14515 14515
5. - 505 8510 8510 8510
6. - 61 101 253 253
7. - 505 - - -
8. - 8510 41040 71070 71070
= fasten with Loctite 243
= only fasten with Loctite 243 at CWT 05
Figure 3.4.1

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3.5 Torques for Connectomaat (type H)
In the Connectomaat with hydraulic key operation (model H) the bolts

(see illustration 3.5.1) must be tightened with the torques as per the table below .
Torques [Nm]
Posnr CWT 05 CWT 10 CWT 20/30/40(S) CWT45(S) CWT55(S) CWT 70 CWT 100
1. 505 - - - - - -
2. 8510 12010 29520 58050 58050 1000100 2000200
3. - 707 12012 12012 12012 29530 58050
4. - 12010 29520 41040 41040 71070 2000200
= fasten with Loctite 243.
4*
2
3
1
Figure 3.5.1

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3.6 Determining the correct combination of excavator and attachment
A Connect'o'maat quick coupler system is sold for a certain application. If the

technical specifications of the hydraulic excavator and the intended use are known then
it is checked that the combination of hydraulic excavator/Connectomaat/
attachments is 'safe'. A combination of hydraulic excavator and attachment is safe if
the combination is stable enough and if the performance of the hydraulic excavator is
not too high for the Connect'o'maat quick coupler system and attachment.
If, upon commissioning Connectomaat quick coupler system is attached to an
hydraulic excavator with different specifications, then it should be checked first that the
new combination is safe.
For additional information about how to calculate this, contact your supplier.
Note: If an hydraulic excavator and attachment with Connectomaat quick

coupler system combination is not safe, then the Connectomaat quick coupler
must not be connected to the hydraulic excavator.
In an unsafe hydraulic excavator/Connectomaat quick coupler system combination
the warranty obligations and CE-liability for CATERPILLAR become null and void.

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4. Installing the tiltable Connectomaat
Installing can only be carried out by well qualified technical personnel.
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4.1 HYDRAULIC TIP OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 16

4.1.1 Hydraulic connection points for tip operation ....................................................................... 16
4.2 HYDRAULIC KEY OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Hydraulic connections for the key operation ....................................................................... 18
4.3 MOUNTING THE TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT ON THE EXCAVATOR ....................................................... 18
4.4 MOUNTING THE KEY CONTROL SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 19
4.5 BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 20

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4.1 Hydraulic tip operation
For the operation of the tip movement of the tiltable Connect'o'maat, the excavation
machine must be fitted with an independently-operated hydraulic function.
4.1.1 Hydraulic connection points for tip operation
For the hydraulic connection points for tip operation, see figure 4.1.1.1.
A P1 P2
B
Figure 4.1.1.1 A = CW 20 B = CW 30/40/45
Warning: If the tilt frame is not fastened to the excavator, the removal of the
blind plugs may result in the uncontrolled tilting of the tilt frame.
The figure below shows the right screw-in coupling to which the hydraulic hoses must be
connected.
24
D2
Figure 4.1.1.2.
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D2 d [mm]
P1;P2 M20x1,5 12

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4.2 Hydraulic key operation
The tiltable Connect'o'maat wedge ram is controlled through the excavator's hydraulic
system. There are legal safety requirements applicable for the control systems of quick
coupler systems. The tiltable Connect'o'maat with hydraulic wedge control is therefore
supplied with a hydraulic control system that meets all the requirements. For an
explanation of this system and the hydraulic/electrical diagrams see the operating
manual for the CATERPILLAR SB operating system.
When the tiltable Connect'o'maat system is purchased without the CATERPILLAR
control system, the user must himself ensure that the control system meets the
requirements. The control system must met the following requirements:
The control of the wedge must be protected against 'unintentional' operation; for
example, by the fitting of a two-handed control.
When connected there should be no pressure build up on line b, see fig. 4.2.1.
Otherwise disconnecting during operation is possible.
Note: in some excavators pressure remains on one of the two outgoing ports
when the control valve is in middle position. In that case make sure that the
pressure line is connected to line a.
The system must be designed so that after unlocking, the wedge ram remains driven
fully out for at least 30 seconds, against the spring pressure.
The maximum operating pressure in the ram is 350 bar, the required oil flow is
approximately 15 l/min.
3 3
b a b a
2 4 4 2
S1 5
S2 1a
1b
S1 S2
Figure 4.2.1. (2 example connection diagrams)

1a, 1b : control valve, extra hydraulic function 3: Tiltable Connectomaat wedge ram
2 : ball valve 4: connection for extra hydraulic function
5: discharge valve
Note: Valve 1a (fig. 4.2.1.) requires the discharge valve to be mounted in lane b!
For further information concerning modifications to the excavator, contact your supplier.
Use of a hydraulic function without the above-mentioned safety provisions is not
permitted. The CE mark is then no longer valid.

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4.2.1 Hydraulic connections for the key operation
The hydraulic hoses are connected directly onto the tiltable Connect'o'maat ram.
1 For safety and environmental reasons it is necessary for the excavator jib to
be fitted with ball valves and/or speed couplings!
In order to be able to mount the hydraulic hoses, a screw-in coupling must be fitted on
the ram. The figure below shows the right screw-in coupling.
Figure 4.2.1.1.
D1 = G
D1
d
D2 = M16 x 1,5 24
D2
d = 8 mm
4.3 Mounting the tiltable Connectomaat on the excavator
The tiltable Connect'o'maat may only be fitted to the excavator indicated on the type
plate. The tiltable Connect'o'maat is adjusted for the capacity of that type of excavator
and, more importantly, is fitted with an excavator-dependent mounting plate.
All Ce-liability on the part of CATERPILLAR may become null and void if the tiltable
Connectomaat is used in conjunction with an excavator with other specifications
without prior written permission from CATERPILLAR.
The tiltable Connect'o'maat is fitted with adapter plates for the Tiltable Connect'o'maat
quick exchange system, or with excavation machine suspension plates. If the tiltable
Connect'o'maat is fitted with Tiltable connect'o'maat adapter plates, then consult the
operating manual of Tiltable Connect'o'maat for the connection of the excavation
machine. If the tiltable Connect'o'maat is fitted with excavation-machine-dependent
suspension plates, then follow these instructions for linking to the excavation machine:
1. Lay the tiltable Connect'o'maat flat on the ground. The wedge must point away from
the excavator.
2. Mount the tiltable Connectomaat on the excavator jib in the correct manner. (See
the excavator manual).
Warning: Never put your fingers in the mounting eyes to check the alignment of
the holes!
3. Lock the pin in accordance with the excavator instructions.

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4. Lubricate the mounting points (also see the operators manual for the excavator).
5. Mount the pressure plate of the excavator jib on the tiltable Connectomaat.
6. Assemble the hydraulic hoses for the tip operation.

The hydraulic hoses are not supplied with the tiltable Connectomaat. Use only
hydraulic hoses with the specification given in the table below. Ensure that the hoses
are long enough and that they cannot become trapped by a movement of the
excavator or the tiltable Connectomaat. Fit the hoses that run from the arm to the
wedge ram with protective springs.
7. Open the ball valves on the boom of the excavation machine, if present.
Caution: Clean the oil connections before connecting the hoses. Dirt in the
hydraulic system can result in damage! After uncoupling the Connect'o'maat
system: connect the hoses to one another or seal off the connections with
blanking plugs!
Use the following hose specification:

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internal hose diameter 3/8"
hose specification DIN 20022-2 SN
4.4 Mounting the key control system
For mounting a CATERPILLAR control system carry out the instructions mentioned in
the operating manual for the CATERPILLAR SB operating system.
Carry out the following instructions for mounting another control system:
1. Position the control and operating console in the cabin so that:

the operator can see the display.
the knobs can be operated from the seat.
2. The hydraulic hoses are not supplied with the tiltable Connectomaat. Use only
hydraulic hoses with the specification given in the table below. Ensure that the hoses
are long enough and that they cannot become trapped by a movement of the
excavator or the tiltable Connectomaat. Fit the hoses that run from the arm to the
wedge ram with protective springs.
3. Mount the ball valves on the excavator arm.
Caution: Clean the oil connections before connecting the hoses. Dirt in the
hydraulic system can result in damage! After uncoupling the tiltable
Connect'o'maat system: connect the hoses to one another or seal off the
connections with blanking plugs!
Use the following hose specification:

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internal hose diameter 1/4"
hose specification DIN 20022-2 SN

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4.5 Bleeding the hydraulic system
After mounting the tiltable Connect'o'maat on the excavator, or after working on the
tiltable Connect'o'maat hydraulic system, it is necessary to purge all the air from the
ram and the control system. If there is air in the ram and the oil in the ram is placed
under a high pressure, as a result of dieseling the oil can spontaneously ignite. This will
inevitably cause damage to the ram.
Only for the model with hydraulic wedge control
Proceed according to the following instructions for bleeding the wedge ram and the
control system:
1. Loosen the fastening bolts of the key (no. 2 in figure 7.2.1) 2 cm.
2. Start the excavator engine.
3. Send the cylinder, 3 x in a row, fully in and out. The air is taken up by the oil and is
discharged in this way.
4. Tighten the fastening bolts at the correct torque. For this also see chapter 7.5.
5. Check that the shoulder of the spring shafts is against the key. Correct if necessary.
To ventilate the cylinder(s) for tipping, follow these instructions:
1. Send the cylinder, 3 x in a row, fully in and out. The air is taken up by the oil and is
discharged in this way.

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5. Operation
Only qualified persons are permitted to operate the CWT Connectomaat fitted to
the excavator.
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5.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COUPLING ................................................................................................... 22

5.2 COUPLING THE ATTACHMENT................................................................................................................ 22
5.3 UNCOUPLING THE ATTACHMENT............................................................................................................ 25
5.4 LIFTING YOKE ..................................................................................................................................... 27

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5.1 Safety precautions for coupling
Before using the tiltable Connect'o'maat, first carry out the daily maintenance.
See Section 7.2.
Before the attachment may be coupled, first determine whether the combination of
excavator and attachment is safe. For more information about how to calculate this,
contact your supplier.
Warning: An internal leak or line rupture may cause the tilt frame or bucket to tilt.
5.2 Coupling the attachment
Check that the attachment is fitted with original CATERPILLAR tiltable Connect'o'maat
adaptor plates.
Note: The CATERPILLAR CE liability is void if an attachment is coupled with

imitation adaptor plates!
Figure 5.2.1.
Before coupling attachment, first determine whether the combination of excavator and
attachment is safe! See Section 5.1.
For coupling the attachment to the tiltable Connect'o'maat, follow the instructions given
in the operators manual for the attachment. Also follow the instructions given below:
A. tiltable Connectomaat with hydraulic wedge control
1. Check that the wedge ram is driven out (lamps on the control and operating console
of the CATERPILLAR SB operating system light). If not, drive the bucket ram out first.
Then drive the wedge ram out. See Figure 5.2.2.

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Figure 5.2.2.
2. Ensure that the attachment adaptor plates are aligned with the excavator jib. The
attachment must face the excavator and the adaptor plate hooks must be at the top.
See Figure 5.2.3.
Figure 5.2.3.
3. Hook the forward pivot of the tiltable Connect'o'maat into the adaptor plate hooks.
See Figure 5.2.3.
4. Lift the attachment off the ground. Tilt the tiltable Connect'o'maat against the
attachment by driving the bucket ram fully out. Position the attachment so that the
tiltable Connect'o'maat wedge can be seen from within the cabin.
5. Lock the piece of equipment. Be sure the key moves over the entire stroke.
6. Check the locking by executing a complete work cycle. Tilt the quick-change system
completely forward and backward.
The piece of equipment is locked if during this work cycle the piece of equipment
remains fixed and/or the key is completely pushed into the key slot. To do this position
the piece of equipment such that the Connectomaat key is visible from the cabin.

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B. tiltable Connectomaat with spindle mounting
1. Make sure that the adapter plates of the attachments are in one line with the stick of
the excavator. The attachment must point at the excavator, and the hook of the
adapter plates must point upward. See figure 5.2.1.
2. Position the Connectomaat in such a way that the key points upward.
3. Loosen the locking bolt until it hangs loose in the screw thread. Attention: Do not
remove bolt.
4. Turn the spindle with key outward until the guide shafts just touch.
5. Hook the front shaft of the Connectomaat in the hooks of the adapter plates. See
figure 5.2.4.
Figure 5.2.4.
6. Lift the attachment off the floor and tilt the Connectomaat so far, that the rear
shaft touches the adapter plates. Switch off the excavator engine.
7. Turn the spindle with key inward, until the key contacts the mounting surfaces.
Tighten the spindle with the correct torque.
8. Mount the locking bolt of the spindle. If necessary tighten spindle further until you
can position the bolt in the following hole. Tighten the bolt with the correct torque.
See chapter 7.5.
Locking bolt for spindle lock: CW20-CW40: M20-8.8, CWT 45: M20-10.9
9. Check that some play can be seen between the key ends and the Connectomaat
frame. See figure 5.2.6. If this is not the case, the adapter plates of the attachment
or the rear shaft of the Connectomaat can be damaged. Stop working on or with
the installation and contact your dealer.

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5.3 Uncoupling the attachment
For uncoupling the attachment, follow the instructions given below:
1. Ensure that the attachment is clear of the ground.
2. Fully extend the bucket cylinder and send the stick cylinder so far out that the key
points straight down. See Figure 5.3.1. The load is now released from the wedge.
Figure 5.3.1.
A. tiltable Connectomaat with hydraulic wedge control
3. Drive the wedge ram out. In the case of the CATERPILLAR SB operating system the
two lamps on the control and operating console light.
4. Drive the bucket ram in while the wedge ram remains out. The attachment then
remains suspended from the tiltable Connect'o'maat front pivot.
5. Lay the attachment on the ground.
6. Unhook the tiltable Connect'o'maat front pivot from the attachment adaptor plates.

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B. tiltable Connectomaat with spindle mounting
3. Switch of the excavator engine.
4. Loosen the locking bolt until it hangs loose in the screw thread. Attention: Do not
remove bolt.
5. Turn the spindle with key outward, until the guide shafts just touch. If necessary tap
with a hammer in the middle of the key to loosen it. See figure 5.3.2.
Figure 5.3.2. D. Connectomaat with spindle mounting
6. Retract the bucket cylinder. The attachment is still hanging from the front shaft of
the Connectomaat.
7. Place the attachment on the ground. Unhook the front shaft of the
Connectomaat from the adapter plates of the attachment.
8. Fasten the spindle.
9. Mount the locking bolt of the spindle. If necessary tighten spindle further until you
can position the bolt in the following hole.

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5.4 Lifting yoke
The tiltable Connect'o'maat is deliverable with a lifting yoke. See Figure 5.4.1.
Note: As soon as the excavator is used as a crane and will be used to lift loads of
more than 1000 kg, the excavator must comply with the requirements for lifting
machinery. These are given in standard pr EN 474-5. If necessary, consult your
excavator dealer.
For the use of a lifting yoke follow the instructions given below:
1. Before using the hoisting yoke first fully extend the bucket cylinder.
Note: Only lift straight up. The hoisting yoke of the tiltable Connect'o'maat must not
be loaded sideways. During hoisting the bucket cylinder must not be used.
Note: Lifting with the tiltable Connect'o'maat lifting yoke is only permitted when
there is no attachment mounted on the tiltable Connect'o'maat.
2. Fasten a chain, cable or lifting strap tot he lifting yoke. If required, loosen the
demountable pin (no. 2 fig. 5.4.1.). After mounting, lock the pin using a locking pin,
no. 1 fig. 5.4.1. Fig. 5.4.2. indicates the CATERPILLAR hoisting equipment.
3. Check the lifting capacity of the chain, cable or lifting strap.
4. Consult the table for the maximum lifting load.

type max. load [kg]
CWT 20 10.000
CWT 30 10.000
CWT 30 S 10.000
CWT 40 10.000
CWT 45 S 14.000
Figure 5.4.1. 1. locking pin 2. pin

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Figure 5.4.2.
13 16 19 23 standardized chain
CWT. 4000 8000 10000 14000
diam. [mm]
swl hoist.yoke * [kg]
41009000 41010000 41011000 41012000 Order number
CWT 20
CWT 30 (S)
CWT 40
CWT 45 (S)
* Safe work load in combination with hoisting yoke
320 C 320 C 320 A 320A type of eye hook
CWT. 4000 7500 10000
41004000 41005000 41006000
14000
41021000
swl hoist. yoke * [kg]
Order number
CWT 20
CWT 30 (S)
CWT 40
CWT 45 (S)
* Safe work load in combination with hoisting yoke

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6. Dismounting the tiltable Connect'o'maat from the excavator
Follow the instructions given below for dismounting the tiltable Connect'o'maat from
the excavator:
1. Place the tiltable Connect'o'maat on the ground.
Warning: There is a pressure of 80 bar in the hoses of the tiltable

Connect'o'maat with hydraulic wedge control and the CATERPILLAR SB
operating system, even when the engine is off. When leaving the pressure from
the hydraulic pipes, please take care of the security-measures in chapter 7.1.
2. Blank off the hoses or connect them to one another (if applicable). The connections
on the fork must be sealed off with blanking plugs. Prevent oil being released into the
environment!
3. Remove the fastening pin from the tiltable Connect'o'maat pressure piece.
4. Drive the bucket ram in. Switch off the excavator engine.
5. Remove the fastening pin holding the tiltable Connect'o'maat on the excavator fork.

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7. Maintenance and repair
Warning: Maintenance or repair jobs can only be carried out by well qualified
technical personnel.
Before starting any maintenance or repair on the Connect'o'maat, it is necessary
for safety precautions to be taken first! See Section 7.1.
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7.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................... 32

7.2 DAILY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 33
7.3 MAINTENANCE AFTER 200 HOURS OF OPERATION ................................................................................ 34
7.4 WELDING THE TILTABLE CONNECT'O'MAAT .......................................................................................... 35
7.5 TORQUE SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 35

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7.1 Safety precautions
Warning: Carry out maintenance or repair only when the engine is switched off!
Inspection of the tiltable Connect'o'maat with the excavator engine running
must be done by two authorized persons. The person at the excavator controls
must be able to see the person who carries out the check. Keep your hands away
from moving parts!
Before maintenance or repair to the tiltable Connect'o'maat is started, always carry out
the following instructions:
1. With a coupled attachment, always lay the attachment on the ground.
2. Switch the excavator engine off.
3. Carry out the maintenance or repair.
For work on the hydraulic system only
1. Uncouple the attachment from the excavator.
Warning: Never work on the hydraulic system while it is under pressure!
For the tiltable Connectomaat with the CATERPILLAR SB operating system only
2. In the hose to the piston side of the wedge ram there is a minimum pressure of
approximately 80 bar. Even when the engine is switched off! Therefore follow the
instructions given below before starting maintenance or repair:
3. Drive the wedge ram out.
4. Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
5. Release the pressure in the excavator's hydraulic tank. See also the operator's
manual for the excavator.
6. Switch on the excavator's ignition. The hoses to the wedge ram are now practically
pressure free. The tiltable Connect'o'maat ram will be moved inwards by the tiltable
Connect'o'maat wedge springs.
7. Switch off the excavator ignition.
8. Close the ball valve on the fork.
9. Carry out the maintenance or repair.

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7.2 Daily maintenance
Carry out the following daily check and maintenance activities:
1. Take the safety precautions described in Section 7.1.

2. Check the hydraulic system for leaks and damage (tiltable Connect'o'maat type H
only). Repair or replace as necessary.
3. Check the locking of the pins hinging the tiltable Connect'o'maat onto the fork.
4. Check the steel material of the tiltable Connect'o'maat for cracks. If cracks are
found, stop work, contact your supplier.
Weld only with the written permission of CATERPILLAR!
5. Check that the wedge bolts are secure. Where necessary, tighten the bolts to the
correct torque. See Section 7.5.
CWT type H and D: Figure 7.2.1. no. 1 : bolt quality 12.9; no. 2 : bolt quality 10.9
1 2
Figure 7.2.1.
6. Check that the locking bolt of the spindle is tight. See illustration 8.2.1. nr 3. Where
necessary, tighten the spindle to the correct torque. In case of damage replace
locking bolt.
7. Check, if present, the hoisting device for damage. In case of damage, stop working
on or with the installation and contact your supplier.
8. Lubricate all hinge points with grease. See illustration 7.2.2 for the lubrication points.
9. Check that the warning sticker is readable. If not, clean or replace it.
Figure 7.2.2. 1. bearing bush of yoke tip cylinder, 4x (2x for CWT with 1 tip cylinder)
2. bearing bush of rod loop tip cylinder, 4x (2x for CWT with 1 tip cylinder)
3. bearing bush tip yoke

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7.3 Maintenance after 200 hours of operation
After 200 hours of operation carry out the following maintenance:
1. Take the safety precautions described in Section 7.1.
Warning: The maintenance described in the following two steps is only to be

carried out with a coupled attachment.
2. Check that there is a space between the wedge and the frame at both ends. See
Figure 7.3.1. If not, stop work, contact your supplier. With type P, check that the
wedge mounting bolts are secure. When pulling on the bolts, check that there is a
space between the wedge and the frame at both ends.
Figure 7.3.1.
3. Check whether there is any play between the forward pivot of the tiltable
Connect'o'maat and the attachment adaptor plates. See Figure 7.3.2.
Stop work if any play is detected. Contact your supplier.
Figure 7.3.2. A. good B. wrong

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4. Uncouple the attachment and visually check that the spring pivots are straight (types
H only). If not, replace with original CATERPILLAR spring pivots. See Figure 7.3.3.
Note: Tighten the bolts right up to the end of the screw thread.
Figure 7.3.3. D. Connectomaat with spindle mounting 1. Spring pivot

S. grease points 2. Bolts
5. In type D fully turn in the spindle and grease the spindle at both grease points until the
grease becomes visible.
7.4 Welding the tiltable Connect'o'maat
It is not permitted to carry out any welding on the tiltable Connect'o'maat without the
written permission of CATERPILLAR.
7.5 Torque settings
Table with torque for bolts (general)

torque (+/- 10%) [Nm]
bolt size boltquality boltquality boltquality
8.8 10.9 12.9
M10 50 70 80
M12 85 120 145
M14 135 190 230
M16 210 295 355
M20 410 580 690
M24 710 1000 -
M27 1050 1500 -
M30 1450 2000 -

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8. Hydraulic diagram
A: Hydraulic diagram of the tip system CWT 20

Be careful: safety factor for the pressure is only present at the post side to 280 bar. At
the bottom the maximal pressure is equal to the oil pressure of the excavation
machine. This pressure may equal maximally 350 bar.
B: Hydraulic diagram of the tip system CWT 30/40/45

The pressure safety feature in the cylinders for tipping is set at 280 bar.
C: Hydraulic diagram of the key cylinder (only applicable to the CWT-H).

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9. Spare parts
The correct and safe operation of CATERPILLAR products is only warranted if the faults
that arise are corrected. The repair of defective components is only permitted with the
written permission of CATERPILLAR, unless the repair is described in this manual.
For safety reasons, defective components should only be replaced with original spare
parts.
For the list of spare parts, refer to the spare parts manual for the tiltable
Connect'o'maat CWT series.

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9.1 Safety critical components
Safety critical components have also been used in the construction of the tiltable
Connect'o'maat. Safety critical components are components that can affect the safe
operation of the tiltable Connect'o'maat. See Figure 9.1.1.
When a defect is detected in a safety critical component, work with the tiltable
Connect'o'maat should be stopped. The defective component must be replaced with
an original CATERPILLAR component. The component may not be repaired. For
queries, contact your supplier.
The lists given below consist of the tiltable Connect'o'maat safety critical components.
Figure 9.1.1.
Note:
All hexagonal bolts : use material quality 10.9
All hexagonal screws : use material quality 12.9
Bolts and screws must be tightened to the correct torque. See Section 3.4 till 3.5.
Tiltable Connectomaat type H
Pos No. Qty. Article No. Nomenclature Notes
1 1 see parts book wedge see fig. 9.1.1.
2 2 see parts book spring pivot
3 2 see parts book spring
4 1 see parts book ram
5 all see parts book hydraulic hoses not given in the illustration
Tiltable Connectomaat type D

Pos No. Qty. Article No. Nomenclature Notes
1 1 see parts book wedge see fig. 9.1.1.
2 1 see parts book spindle
3 1 see parts book spindle housing
4 1 see parts book locking bolt
5 all see parts book hydraulic hoses not given in the illustration

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Decommissioning and Disposal
When the product is removed from service, local regulations for the product
decommissioning will vary. Disposal of the product will vary with local regulations.
Consult the nearest Cat dealer for additional information
Warranty conditions
Unless confirmed otherwise, the guarantee conditions apply as stated in the general
conditions of delivery as laid down by ORGALIME.
The clauses below are extracted from the ORGALIME General Conditions, issued
October 1992.
The supplier shall remedy any defect resulting from faulty design, materials or
workmanship.
The supplier's liability is limited to defects which appear within a period of one year
from delivery.
Defective parts which have been replaced shall be made available to the supplier
and shall be his.
The supplier is liable only for defects which appear under the conditions of operation
provided for in the contract and by proper use of the product.
The purchaser shall without undue delay notify the supplier of any defect which
appears. If the defect is such that it may cause damage, the purchaser shall notify
the supplier immediately.
The supplier's liability does not cover defects which are caused be faulty
maintenance, incorrect erection or faulty repair by the purchaser, or by alterations
carried out without the supplier's consent in writing. Finally the supplier's liability
does not cover normal wear and tear or deterioration.

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CATERPILLAR's tiltable Connectomaat quick coupler system (CWT series) is a

Modifying the product is only allowed with the permission of CATERPILLAR!

Defective parts must be replaced by original CATERPILLAR parts.

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Warranty and service

- supplying (spare) parts for the equipment.

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2. HOISTING THE TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT ................................................................................ 6

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................. 7

7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR............................................................................................................... 31

9. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 37

DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................... 39

WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 39

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ITEM No. / MODEL : /

Type label of the tiltable Connectomaat

a. tiltable Connectomaat type :............................

b. serial number :...........................

c. year of manufacture :...........................

e. mass [kg] :...........................

The CE mark is located on the identification plate.

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type b [mm] c1 [mm] l [mm]

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2. Hoisting the tiltable Connectomaat

If the tiltable Connect'o'maat is provided with excavation machine-dependent suspension

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3. Product overview and technical data

3.1 TILTABLE CONNECTOMAAT MODELS .................................................................................................. 8

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3.1 Tiltable Connectomaat models

A = CWT 20 B = CWT 30/40/45

Figure 3.1.1. 1. cylinder for tip function 5. front axle

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3.2 Options and identification

Meaning of the tiltable Connectomaat type identification:

class: Indication of the excavators for which the tiltable

wedge control: H : hydraulic

lifting yoke: N : no lifting yoke

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3.3 Technical data

CWT 20 CWT 30 CWT 30 S CWT 40 CWT 45 S

Figure 3.3.1. G = total weight of attachment including operating load

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3.4 Torques for Connectomaat (type D)

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3.5 Torques for Connectomaat (type H)

In the Connectomaat with hydraulic key operation (model H) the bolts

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3.6 Determining the correct combination of excavator and attachment

A Connect'o'maat quick coupler system is sold for a certain application. If the

Note: If an hydraulic excavator and attachment with Connectomaat quick

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4. Installing the tiltable Connectomaat

Installing can only be carried out by well qualified technical personnel.

4.1 HYDRAULIC TIP OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 16

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4.1 Hydraulic tip operation

4.1.1 Hydraulic connection points for tip operation

CWT all models